Contorno, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Contorno
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Barrio
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Puerto Rico Highway 165R in Contorno
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Location of Contorno within the municipality of Toa Alta shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Toa Alta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,737 |
| • Density | 2,454.4/sq mi (947.6/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Contorno is a special area called a barrio in the town of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. Think of a barrio like a neighborhood or a district within a larger town. In 2010, about 4,737 people lived in Contorno.
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History of Contorno
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of all the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that 653 people lived in the Contorno barrio at that time.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Contorno has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, there were 653 residents. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching 1,630 people by 1940.
After 1950, the population saw some ups and downs. By 1980, it had grown to 4,896 people. The highest population recorded was 5,254 in 1990. In 2010, the population was 4,737.
Understanding Contorno's Sectors
Barrios like Contorno are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English). You can think of sectors as even smaller neighborhoods within a barrio.
The names for these sectors can be different. Some are just called "sector," while others might be named "urbanización" (like a housing development), "reparto," "barriada," or "residencial."
Here are some of the sectors you can find in Contorno barrio:
- Apartamentos Palacio Dorado
- Reparto Sherly
- Residencial Jardines de San Fernando
- Sector Cielito (near Carretera 165)
- Sector Cielo Mar
- Sector Gury
- Sector Rabo del Buey
- Sector Santos
- Urbanización Mansiones del Toa
- Urbanización Quintas Don Juan (also known as Highland Estates)
- Urbanización Town Hills
Gallery
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Puerto Rico Highway 8861 in Contorno
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
